Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Douglas County, Colorado:
- Where to file for child custody in Douglas County
- How to find or contact the Douglas County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Douglas County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Douglas County, Colorado
In Douglas County, child custody is handled by the Eighteenth Judicial District Court
NAME OF COURT
Eighteenth Judicial District Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
18SelfHelp@Judicial.state.co.us
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Douglas County Courthouse
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (The court clerk will pull files only until 3:30 p.m.)
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No childcare available
Douglas County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Colorado Child Custody Forms Used in Douglas County
https://www.courts.state.co.us
Douglas County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Douglas County District Court fees, see the Colorado Judicial Branch fee waiver information.
Get Help With Colorado Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Douglas County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Colorado Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Douglas County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Douglas County Child Custody Lawyers
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